

Whether you grew up religious and found yourself drifting away from the church, or you are still devoted and find it painful to hear these stories, know that the end goal here is for all of us to be able to move forward together. Here’s what you can expect in this podcast: Why has Christianity fallen for Millennials and what role do their parents play in that? Should children be baptized as a baby or only when they are old enough to consent? Why does Christianity push us to rely on authority figures-and why do many who leave the church never learn to shed that reliance? I know this is a difficult topic for many people. She’s also a wife and mother of two very busy boys.

She’s a graduate of the London School of Economics where she earned an MSC in Media Studies. Her work has appeared in Christianity Today, The Public Justice Review, Chrisitan Science Monitors, Texas Tribune, and numerous other outlets.

She’s a native of San Antonio, Texas where she’s been a reporter for nine years. Bekah McNeel is the author of (Bringing Up Kids When the Church Lets You Down: A Guide for Parents Questioning Their Faith). Despite any personal views expressed by myself or our guest Bekah McNeel, know that Brave Writer is a non-sectarian company that happily celebrates and includes members who hold a wide variety of worldviews, religious beliefs, non-religious beliefs, backgrounds, and political perspectives. While this conversation may be welcoming for some, it could be triggering for others. Content warning: We deal with topics of evangelical Christianity and parenting in the United States.
